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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,466.79, 36,524.73 and 14,530.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,466.79, 36,524.73 and 14,530.09 is: 20,051.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,466.79 : 36,524.73 = 14,530.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,466.79/36,524.73 = 14,530.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,466.79x = 36,524.73 × 14,530.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,466.79x = 530,707,614.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,707,614.13/26,466.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,051.83

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